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  • Exploring Hampi: The Indian Mega-City of the 13th Century

    Exploring Hampi: The Indian Mega-City of the 13th Century

     The ancient city of Hampi in Karnataka, South India, is home to hundreds of ruins of palaces, temples, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites and belonged to the mighty Vijayanagara Empire (13th to 15th centuries). Geographically it is one of the most interesting places I’ve explored, with giant boulders scattered throughout the city that make it look like a…